Chapter 13- Evidence of Evolution Flashcards
1
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Homologous structures
A
Similarities in structure due to a common ancestor. Might share a common evolutionary origin, but function of structure still might be different.
2
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Analogous structures
A
Structures that have evolved independently
3
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Convergent evolution
A
Similar adaptions that have evolved due to habitat (but not common ancestry)
4
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Vestigal structures
A
No function in species anymore
